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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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